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Kansas Childcare License Requirements [2026]

Requirements, fees, and steps to get your childcare license in Kansas. Last updated 2025-01-01. Source

State License
Required
Application Fee
$25
Bond Required
N/A
License Details
License Name Child Care Center License
Issuing Authority Kansas Dept of Health and Environment, Child Care Licensing
Exam Required No
GL Insurance $300,000 GL minimum
Workers Comp Required if employees
Initial Fee $25
Renewal Fee $25
Renewal Period Annual
CE Required yes
CE Hours 15
Reciprocity States None
Experience Required 1
Financial Requirement Director: CDA credential or 12 ECE credit hours
Note: Background check required. Annual health and fire inspections. Ratios: 1:3 infants.

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